miss80sbooks 's review for:

The Girl Who Was Taken by Charlie Donlea

5.0

mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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"The Girl Who Was Taken" is my second Charlie Donlea novel, and I’m officially hooked on his writing style. The story is told through multiple POVs, which takes a minute to settle into—but once you do, it’s like working through the most satisfying puzzle. Every perspective adds another piece, and before you know it, you’re racing to see how it all clicks together.

The twists? Perfectly placed. The pacing? Addictive. The plotting? Utterly sharp. This is the kind of thriller that keeps you saying “just one more chapter” until suddenly it’s 2 a.m.

Donlea has quickly become an author I can’t wait to read more from. If you like thrillers that are clever, layered, and completely unputdownable, this one’s a must.